New to forum, UK A7 to be restored

[Mark_789]

hello A10gf, thanks for the welcome.

hi Bedfordbeeza,

Good to know you don't get thirsty :)

Which company do you use for the wiring, that might be a more flexible option? I suspect most of the components need replacing or refurbishing, I'll probably go for 12v.

[Bedfordbeeza]

Hi Mark,

I've used this company a few times now, very good range of bits.  It's called vehicle wiring products.  You can find them here:

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/

Good luck

[Mark_789]

.... as delivered......

[Mark_789]

Thanks Bedfordbeeza, I'll take a look.

After half a can of GT85 to get through the first layer of oil and grime, and a sample bit of polishing, I'm starting to see the potential. It's almost tempting to leave the original paint, most of it's there. Time to buy a workshop book or two.

[Bedfordbeeza]

That looks sweet, can't see that taking too long to complete if you have plenty of spare time on your hands.  Looks very original and complete which makes it a fantastic starting point.  I sure the others here will agree !!!

Bravo !!!!

[Bedfordbeeza]

I love the smell of GT85 in the morning...........

On a serious note though, I used to do downhill mountain biking in the 90's, and one major problem was handlebar grips twisting/rotating on the bars.  This was until I discovered gt85. Spray it inside new grips, they slide on the bars like slipping on ice, but the following day you'd need a knife to remove them.  Great stuff

[Mark_789]

Really, hmmm, not sure I'm going to try that on my mtb, I fall off it enough as it is. Eau de GT85, it works for me :)

Manuals, stick with Haynes (yawn) or is there something better?

[muskrat]

G'day Mark.
The Haynes will give you a very rough idea. There's not a lot of plunger specific info though.
The manual can be accessed here  http://www.bsawiki.co.uk/index.php?title=Chapter_list  by clicking on the sections on the right of the page, engine, transmission etc. Download all the Service sheets from here http://www.classicrider.dk/english/technic/ServiceSheets.php
Cheers

[Mark_789]

Thanks Muskrat. the sprung frame disassembly show's a hand with a hammer, the sort of specialist tools i like :)   Great photo of your a7, looks  very smart.